Hanging Bar Good Morning
An intermediate compound powerlifting exercise that works the hamstrings, using a barbell.
Starting position
End position
How to Do Hanging Bar Good Morning
- Begin with a bar on a rack at about the same height as your stomach. Suspend the bar using chains or suspension straps.
- Bend over underneath the bar and rack the bar across the rear of your shoulders as you would a power squat, not on top of your traps. At the proper height, you should be near parallel to the floor when bent over. Keep your back tight, shoulder blades pinched together, and your knees slightly bent. Keep your back arched and your cervical spine in proper alignment.
- Begin the motion by extending through the hips with your glutes and hamstrings, and you are standing with the weight.
- Slowly lower the weight back to the starting position, where it is supported by the chains.
Muscles Worked
Alternatives to Hanging Bar Good Morning
10 movements that train the same primary muscle, closest substitutes first — same kind of training, then variations of the movement itself, then a similar difficulty.
-
1
Good Morning
An intermediate compound powerlifting exercise that works the hamstrings, using a barbell.
-
2
Good Morning off Pins
An intermediate compound powerlifting exercise that works the hamstrings, using a barbell.
-
3
Band Good Morning
A beginner compound powerlifting exercise that works the hamstrings, using a resistance band.
-
4
Band Good Morning (Pull Through)
A beginner compound powerlifting exercise that works the hamstrings, using a resistance band.
-
5
Glute Ham Raise
An intermediate compound powerlifting exercise that works the hamstrings, using a machine.
-
6
Sumo Deadlift
An intermediate compound powerlifting exercise that works the hamstrings, using a barbell.
-
7
Sumo Deadlift with Bands
An intermediate compound powerlifting exercise that works the hamstrings, using a barbell.
-
8
Sumo Deadlift with Chains
An intermediate compound powerlifting exercise that works the hamstrings, using a barbell.
-
9
Reverse Band Sumo Deadlift
An advanced compound powerlifting exercise that works the hamstrings, using a barbell.
-
10
Alternating Hang Clean
An intermediate compound strength exercise that works the hamstrings, using a kettlebell.
Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles do hanging bar good morning work?
Hanging Bar Good Morning primarily works the hamstrings. The abs, glutes and lower back assist as secondary muscles.
What equipment do I need for hanging bar good morning?
Hanging Bar Good Morning uses barbell.
Hanging Bar Good Morning: is it suitable for beginners?
Hanging Bar Good Morning is rated intermediate. Movements that assume you already own the basic pattern and are ready to load it.
What can I do instead of hanging bar good morning?
Good Morning, Good Morning off Pins, Band Good Morning train the same primary muscles and are listed with 7 more alternatives above.
Can Fitnit count my hanging bar good morning reps automatically?
Not automatically yet. Fitnit's AI rep counting covers push-ups, squats, dumbbell curls, crunches and pull-ups today; hanging bar good morning can be logged manually in the app, and tracked movements are added over time.
Photographs and step-by-step instructions from free-exercise-db, a public-domain exercise dataset. Muscle mapping and alternatives by Fitnit.
Track Your Hanging Bar Good Morning with AI
Fitnit automatically tracks push-ups, crunches, squats, pull-ups, and curls with advanced body tracking technology — and you can manually input any other workout too. Start free — Pro is $8.99/month.